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Avila University

Kansas City, MO

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BS Speech Theatre Education with Cert

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlySecondary EducationTeacher Cert

Training

Current catalog combines 46 credit hours of education coursework with 33 credit hours of Speech Theatre State Certification courses

Theatre coursework includes theatre history, stagecraft, Acting I, script analysis/directing principles, stage management, and theatre management

Students choose one additional theatre course from lighting, costume, Acting II, theatre history, dramatic theory, or advanced directing

Professional Development

Program is designed for Missouri Speech Theatre teacher certification

Includes formal Teacher Candidacy requirements, final clinical experience, and education capstone work

School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Training connects with the Goppert Performing Arts Center and the Frantze Family Black Box Theatre in Kansas City

Theatre students can participate in Avila productions and build practical stage or backstage experience

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,540

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,018

Before aid

Average net price

$16,053

After aid

Tuition · avila.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 30, 4:15 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Current catalog combines 46 credit hours of education coursework with 33 credit hours of Speech Theatre State Certification courses

Theatre coursework includes theatre history, stagecraft, Acting I, script analysis/directing principles, stage management, and theatre management

Students choose one additional theatre course from lighting, costume, Acting II, theatre history, dramatic theory, or advanced directing

Professional Development

Program is designed for Missouri Speech Theatre teacher certification

Includes formal Teacher Candidacy requirements, final clinical experience, and education capstone work

School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Training connects with the Goppert Performing Arts Center and the Frantze Family Black Box Theatre in Kansas City

Theatre students can participate in Avila productions and build practical stage or backstage experience

Program Highlights

Training

Current catalog combines 46 credit hours of education coursework with 33 credit hours of Speech Theatre State Certification courses

Theatre coursework includes theatre history, stagecraft, Acting I, script analysis/directing principles, stage management, and theatre management

Students choose one additional theatre course from lighting, costume, Acting II, theatre history, dramatic theory, or advanced directing

Professional Development

Program is designed for Missouri Speech Theatre teacher certification

Includes formal Teacher Candidacy requirements, final clinical experience, and education capstone work

School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Training connects with the Goppert Performing Arts Center and the Frantze Family Black Box Theatre in Kansas City

Theatre students can participate in Avila productions and build practical stage or backstage experience

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Application DeadlineDec 15, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Undergraduate · avila.edu

Submission Requirements

Transcript (Required)

Send high school transcripts; Avila also accepts GED or HiSet records

Send official college transcripts from every institution attended, if applicable

Undergraduate · avila.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete Avila's free undergraduate application at apply.avila.edu

Official ACT or SAT scores are optional

Submit by December 15 before your intended fall semester; Avila also states rolling admission

Submit the FAFSA between October 1 and February 1 for best aid opportunities

Teacher Candidacy

Advancement to Teacher Candidacy is a post-enrollment requirement before the mid-level education experience

Education coursework has GPA and disposition requirements listed in the current catalog

Transfer Pathway

BS Speech Theatre Teacher Education students can use Avila's transfer pathway, including MCC block transfer and up to 90 credits where the degree allows. Teacher candidates still need Avila Education review for ED 185 transfer/disposition and certification coursework requirements.

13 7 Million Scholarship Commitment Provides A Low Cost Pathway To A Bachelors Degree From Avila University For Metropolitan Community College Students · avila.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Avila's current undergraduate admissions, theatre, and catalog pages do not publish a separate audition, interview, or portfolio review requirement for this program

Admission is handled through the standard Avila undergraduate application process

Post-Enrollment Requirements

Teacher candidates apply for formal advancement to Teacher Candidacy before the mid-level education experience

Final clinical experience and state certification requirements occur after enrollment

Contact

Undergraduate Admissions: 816-501-2400

Theatre Department: Matt Schwader Harbor, 816-501-2405

Scholarship Info

Theatre-Related Aid

Performance Grant: amount varies; may be awarded to students demonstrating talent or interest in theatre

Avila Mission Grant: $1,000 annual; requires Avila alumni dependency or demonstrated talent/interest in theatre

University Aid

100% of Avila first-year students received scholarships or financial aid

Avila Achievement Scholarship: $25,000-$30,000 based on cumulative GPA and ACT scores

Financial Aid

Submit the FAFSA between October 1 and February 1 for best aid opportunities

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.18

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

1.3K

Earnings

$53K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$41,540

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$57,018

Before aid

Average net price

$16,053

After aid

Tuition · avila.edu College Scorecard

Training

Current catalog combines 46 credit hours of education coursework with 33 credit hours of Speech Theatre State Certification courses

Theatre coursework includes theatre history, stagecraft, Acting I, script analysis/directing principles, stage management, and theatre management

Students choose one additional theatre course from lighting, costume, Acting II, theatre history, dramatic theory, or advanced directing

Professional Development

Program is designed for Missouri Speech Theatre teacher certification

Includes formal Teacher Candidacy requirements, final clinical experience, and education capstone work

School of Education is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and AAQEP

Facilities

Training connects with the Goppert Performing Arts Center and the Frantze Family Black Box Theatre in Kansas City

Theatre students can participate in Avila productions and build practical stage or backstage experience

Updated Aug 30, 4:15 PM